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Executive Director Clinical Innovation at Mercy

Mercy Chesterfield, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Executive Director of Clinical Innovation is a visionary clinical leader responsible for advancing clinical excellence through strategic innovation, technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This executive role will lead the design and implementation of transformative care models, optimize clinical workflows, and foster a culture of innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in clinical operations, informatics, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with a proven ability to lead change in complex healthcare environments. Position Details:

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure.Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations or transformation. Demonstrated success in leading interdisciplinary teams and complex change initiatives.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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Typical senior pay: $206k for Chief Executives nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$206k
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Balanced market

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
26% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
26% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024